Many local education agencies, as well as independent school districts, are currently designing induction programs for beginning teachers. One feature of these induction programs is the appointment of a mentor or sponsor teacher. This review is designed to summarize existing literature from the teaching profession on the mentoring relationship in…

To examine why public relations agency-client relationships frequently break down, a study investigated the sources of conflict between 25 southern California public relations agencies and their clients by having 30 agent/client pairs complete questionnaires. Of the 25 agencies, 12 agreed to participate; the 30 pairs were obtained because some…

Although philosophers in the United States have advocated the concept of adversarity for the relationship between reporters and people in Congress, in actuality these two groups work together in symbiosis. This document reports on a study in which 190 reporters, members of Congress, and Congressional aides were interviewed regarding particular…

Facts about the work programs, organization, government, finances, and relationships with other associations and agencies of six state and six regional library associations are contained in this report of the Goals Award Project. The report also contains opinions that 231 state association members have of their associations -- how democratic they…

This study delineates the structure of the educational journal literature, and its relationship to surrounding psychological journals. Citations amongst 140 heavily cited, widely circulating journals were used to define the interrelationships between the journals, and by inference between the research areas they represent. All education journals…

Shares some of the day-to-day management techniques that help maintain a positive supportive atmosphere with the instructor/client and the administration during long-term instructional development projects. The degree to which this can be done is very often the determining factor in the success of a project. (VT)

Discusses form and content in the relationships between department chairpersons and deans, review committees, vice-presidents, English faculties in high schools, and others in the world beyond the English department. (JM)

The increase in the number of leased college stores is discussed. When the worlds of the non-profit institution and the retail store collide, even the most talented institutional managers can be crushed in the middle. Some think that mini-malls, rather than leased bookstores, will be the trend. (MLW)

A questionnaire was completed by 151 home economists in the home equipment and related product industries concerning the role of mentors, sponsors, and career guides in their career development. Positive relationships were found between having been mentored and (1) success/achievement level and (2) becoming a support figure for others. (Author/CH)

Presents the collective thoughts of a group of faculty in a university school of nursing regarding the rites of passage for junior faculty. Examines the process of socialization into academic nursing as well as the theory of oppression. (JOW)

Provides some direction on how mental health counselors can begin delivering staff development workshops to outside agencies. (Author/ABB)

Presents a theoretical framework for understanding the interpersonal interactions of social workers in their professional capacity. The major elements are a typology of others with whom professionals interact, the qualities of interpersonal interactions, the professional's needs, and the resources exchanged. (Author/JAC)

Contributing factors to the development of liability-type relationships are discussed, along with practical suggestions for restructuring the role of the research administrator. An agenda for further conceptualization and research is included. (Author/MLW)

The institutional facility manager can assist the consulting architect by dealing with regulatory agencies, detecting deficiencies in work early in progress, briefing new users of the building, and supplying feedback.(MLF)